​​​​​​​The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted patient. Select subjective or objective for the findings below.

When assessing muscle strength, the nurse observes that a patient has complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance. What grade of muscle strength should the nurse record using a 0- to 5-point scale?

When the nurse asks a 68-year-old patient to stand with his feet together and arms at his side with his eyes closed, he starts to sway and moves his feet farther apart. The nurse would document this finding as:

The nurse is testing the function of CN XI. Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect if this nerve is intact? The patient.

During an examination, the nurse notices severe nystagmus in both eyes of a patient. Which conclusion by the nurse is correct? Severe nystagmus in both eyes:

A nurse is interviewing a male client who has a hearing impairment. What techniques would be most beneficial in communicating with this client?

Which of the following would be considered an expected finding when assessing accommodation in an adult client?

A newly admitted patient is having generalized anxiety, headache with pain level 4/10, and shortness of breath at rest. How should the nurse prioritize these problems?

When performing a physical assessment of a client's maxillary the nurse should.

The nurse is conducting a class on priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses. Which is an example of a first level priority problem?

In assessing a patient's major risk factors for heart disease, which would the nurse want to include when taking a history?